The Monday club held its annual musical this week in the home of Mrs. Howard G. Lane, with fifteen members and a number of guests present. The artist of the afternoon was Miss Otis of Boston, who delighted all present with her sweet singing. Miss Powers gave an interesting reading, and Mrs. Lane read a most interesting paper which she had prepared upon McDowell. Mrs. Arthur Young rendered a fine piano solo. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.

Mrs. J. A. Ross lies very ill with pneumonia.

The communion and reception of six candidates into the Congregational church was postponed because of the storm till next Sunday. Five persons requested letters in order to join elsewhere.

The Missionary meeting of the Congregational church was entertained by Mrs. H. G. Lane on Wednesday. The yearly report showed receipts of $264.16, and one of the best barrels ever sent from this auxiliary was forwarded to a school on King's Mountain, N.C. on Saturday, valued at $86.45.

Brothers of Rockingham Lodge, I.O.O.F., No. 22, with their wives, are invited to attend an entertainment in I.O.O.F. Hall Thursday evening, Jan. 13. Music by the Sprague Orchestra. Refreshments will be served after entertainment.

Mrs. Guy Flanders was taken to the Exeter Cottage Hospital, where she lies critically ill.

Mrs. John A. Ross, who was stricken with pneumonia a few days ago, is reported very low this morning.

The fire department at Hampton Beach held a meeting last Monday evening and made plans for a series of "Get together Socials." The first of these will be held next Saturday evening, and after that the socials will be held on Wednesday evenings. Whist will be played and refreshments served.

Mrs. David Hird, a highly respected citizen of Hampton, died in her home here on Tuesday. The funeral will take place this afternoon (Thursday). Mrs. Hird was twice married, her first husband being Thomas Riley, who was a native of Hampton. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Harry Cole, from this marriage. With Mrs. Cole are four grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Ada Bailey, of Somersworth, to mourn her loss. Mrs. Hird was a quiet, unassuming person and a loyal, loving friend to all those for whom she professed friendship. Her neighbors found her kind, generous and ever ready to give any assistance to them that she could. She was fond of reading and possessed a versatile style of conversation which was pleasing and instructive.